Margaret Avery
1933-1994

2011 Lecture | Previous Lectures and Award Holders | About Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery came to Waikato in 1965 as a visiting lecturer, and from 1969 had the status of senior lecturer. She taught an extensive range of courses in European history and pioneered the development of women's history as a subject within the University of Waikato. In addition to her academic leadership, Margaret was the head of the History Department for four years and was the first woman to be appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor. As one of the few senior women on campus, she served on a large number of University committees.

The University Council recognised Associate-Professor Avery's oustanding contribution when, at the time of her retirement at the end of 1993, she was awarded the title of Honorary Fellow of the University 'for her notable service and leadership in advancing the academic aims of the university'.

Her contribution to History and the wider University is acknowledged and celebrated with the annual Memorial Lecture.